Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I would say it makes no sense at all given that every rural community in this country is facing an existential crisis with drugs. It is no longer the pastime of those who should be avoided. It is every village and community, and every young person I am acquainted with can tell me of friends or themselves being accosted and how it is being used in different environments. Now, this is not Mr. Gloster's fault, but this is most certainly not a time when we can take the eye off the ball. It ultimately leads to chronic.